{"product_id":"merovingische-sax-british-museum","title":"Anglo-Saxon sax British Museum, semi sharp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eA beautiful seax by Windlass Steelcrafts, based on an early medieval original from around 750 AD, displayed in the British Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eSuch seaxes were produced on the British Isles between the 9th and 11th centuries. This type of seax has mainly been found in Britain and Ireland, though a few examples have also been discovered in Scandinavia and Germany. Seaxes like this were used both as weapons and as cutting tools in daily life, and may also have played a ritual role in offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eThe seax was one of the most popular weapons in Northern Europe. Many early medieval peoples — including the Vikings, Merovingians, Anglo-Saxons, and Germanic tribes — used it. Originally a utility knife, it was often carried into battle when no sword was available, eventually evolving into a fully developed weapon in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1367\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe wooden handle is decorated with brass nails for a secure grip. Both sides of the blade are etched with early medieval patterns. The semi-sharp blade is made of tempered 1055 carbon steel with a hardness of 48–52 HRC and comes with a leather scabbard. Perfect for collectors and early medieval reenactment. When the blade is blunted, it is also suitable for reenactment battles and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Windlass Steelcrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51007269470536,"sku":"401022","price":145.11,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/file_d050d083-8483-4f6e-b95f-26159ad30faa.jpg?v=1753556649","url":"https:\/\/www.celticwebmerchant.com\/en-lt\/products\/merovingian-seax-british-museum","provider":"Celtic WebMerchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}